The last financial reports Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney had to file before Tuesday's general election cover just part of October — through Oct. 17 — and show they've collected less than recent full months have netted them.

For example, Romney claimed $237,244 from 487 residents on the Treasure Coast and Obama tallied $49,234 from 471 residents, according to the latest reports released by the Federal Elections Commission.

But those reports also show a reversal of their fundraising patterns.

Romney has tended to collect money from a few deep pockets, while Obama sought out more donors who gave less.

This time, however, Romney had more donors and more money.

Even in St. Lucie County, a Democrat-rich county where Obama had scored more money in prior months, Romney now leads the cash.

Figures show Romney took $15,191 in October from St. Lucie, edging out Obama's $14,298.